You were made for this.

Inviting young people to experience life as

GOD DESIGNED IT TO BE LIVED.

Who We Are

at a Glance

1941

Young Life begins in the USA

In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.

100+

Countries with Young Life staff and leaders

Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world. ​

Two million

young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders

Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.

348,000

KIDS INVOLVED WEEKLY

Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.

Events

Mark Your Calendar!

CAMP SIGN UP DAY

DECEMBER 5TH!

Save your spot for Young Life Camp and receive $50 off
on December 5th! Registration opens at 5pm!
 
Join us with hundreds of high school students for the
best week of your life at Lake Champion June 15-20, 2025!

BRandon's Story

"​ BEFORE I WAS INTRODUCED TO YOUNG LIFE I WAS CONFUSED ABOUT WHAT I BELIEVED IN.
​ THROUGH MY YOUNG LIFE LEADER I'VE LEARNED THAT LIFE ISN'T ALL ABOUT ME,
AND I HOPE I CAN SHARE THAT SAME TRUTH WITH OTHERS."